The first half of 2012 was dominated by high divestment activity and limited degree of fundraising.

Norwegian PE-firms overall investment level reached almost the same level as in the first half of 2011. Investments in Norwegian enterprises increased by 28 percent, while investments in foreign enterprises dropped by 47 percent.

The overall investment level in Norwegian enterprises by Norwegian and foreign PE-firms fell by 18 percent, compared to the same period in 2011, due to few initial buyout investments by foreign PE-firms.